Changes to Outside Body Appointments

October 29, 2026 Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership (Cabinet member) In call-in window View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership approved changes to outside body appointments on 29/10/2026. Councillor J Hodgson was replaced by Councillor R Smith as a member of the Chesterfield Canal Trust and the Hague Windmill Society – Trustee Board.

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Purpose

To seek approval to change outside body appointments following a request from the Reform UK Group.

Decision

The Cabinet Member approved with immediate effect the following changes to Outside Bodies:

a) Councillor J Hodgson be replaced by Councillor R Smith as a member of Chesterfield Canal Trust; and

b) Councillor J Hodgson be replaced by Councillor R Smith as a member of Hague Windmill Society – Trustee Board.

Reasons for the decision

To ensure that the Council has appropriate representatives on outside bodies. 

Alternative options considered

No alternative options have been considered as the appointments were submitted as appropriate by the relevant political group. 

Supporting Documents

Changes to Outside Body Appointments.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision date29 Oct 2026
Subject to call-inYes